At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a brand-new nursery, ensuring high standards of care and education.
- Company: Join an established group of nurseries with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Earn up to £53,000, enjoy discounted childcare, and access ongoing training.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to build strong community relationships.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives from day one in a purpose-built setting.
- Qualifications: Must have Level 3 Early Years qualification and extensive nursery management experience.
The predicted salary is between 30375 - 37125 £ per year.
Job Description
- Nursery Manager – New Nursery Opening
- Up to £53,000 per year | 40 Hours per week
Taking the lead of a nursery before it opens gives you a unique opportunity: to influence how it operates, how the team works together and the experience children and families receive from their very first day.
Opening this autumn, this beautiful purpose-built nursery is the newest addition to an established group of early years settings.
Designed specifically with young children in mind, the setting will provide an inspiring environment where high-quality care, learning and development can flourish.
They are looking for a highly experienced Nursery Manager who can confidently take ownership of the setting, establish a strong team and ensure excellent standards are embedded from the outset.
You'll need extensive experience successfully managing a nursery, with the leadership skills, regulatory knowledge and commercial awareness required to launch and grow a high-performing setting.
What We're Looking For
- Full and relevant
Level 3 Early Years qualification or above .
Extensive experience working as a Nursery Manager is essential.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and developing an early years setting.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
- Experience leading, motivating and developing high-performing nursery teams.
- Confidence managing staffing, occupancy, budgets and operational performance.
- Ability to build strong relationships with children, families, colleagues and external professionals.
Benefits
- Up to £53,000 per year
- 40 hours per week
- Bonus scheme
- Discounted childcare
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Annual leave increasing with length of service
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to lead a brand-new, purpose-built nursery
- Support from an established group of nurseries
Your Role
- Take ownership of the nursery ahead of its autumn opening and ensure the setting is ready to welcome children and families.
- Recruit, develop and inspire a strong nursery team.
- Establish clear expectations and create a positive, supportive working culture.
- Ensure consistently high standards of care, education and safeguarding.
- Oversee the nursery's day-to-day operational and financial performance.
- Manage staffing, occupancy and budgets effectively.
- Ensure full compliance with the EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements.
- Build strong relationships with families and establish the nursery as a trusted part of the local community.
- Drive continuous improvement and ensure high-quality practice is embedded throughout the setting.
- Work collaboratively with the wider nursery group and senior leadership team.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.
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Nursery Manager in Walthamstow employer: Willingcare
Willingcare in Winchester is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for its staff. With competitive salaries, benefits like daily lunch and discounted childcare, and a strong commitment to employee development, this Outstanding nursery fosters a culture of collaboration and passion for early years education. Join a dedicated team where your contributions are valued and you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on young children's lives.
